6530--Linen Textile Carts
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Long Beach Healthcare System is soliciting quotes for Linen Textile Carts under a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for commercial items. The VA seeks to purchase twenty (20) Anodized Aluminum Linen Transport Carts, equivalent to the Tecni-Quip Husky L-Series Model# L-77-246066-TH. Quotes are due Monday, April 20th, 2026, by 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish twenty (20) Anodized Aluminum Linen Transport Carts, Model# L-77-246066-TH or equal, to the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. Key salient characteristics include: hospital-safe design, anodized aluminum alloy construction, specific dimensions (within 24''W x 62''L x 66''H), multi-compartment shelving, recessed handles, full perimeter bumper, fully enclosed with a double front cover system, integrated transport straps, fire retardant/staph-check vinyl covers, non-marking hospital-safe wheels, minimum weight loads (2,000 lbs cart, 200 lbs shelf), integrated towing hitch, safety chain, and hospital-safe/non-toxic materials. A standard manufacturer industry warranty is required. Shipping costs must be included in the total cost.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Begins on the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Size Standard 1,000 Employees)
- Place of Performance: VA Long Beach Healthcare System, 5901 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90822.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a complete quote/pricing with estimated lead time, the brand name and model number of their offering. If offering an "equal," documentation proving compliance with ALL salient characteristics is mandatory; otherwise, the offer will be considered nonresponsive. A completed E.6 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE is required if applicable. All offerors must be registered in www.SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, by 10:00 AM Pacific Time, via email to Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov.
- Quotes Due: Monday, April 20th, 2026, by 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Contact: Melissa Ramirez, Contract Specialist, at Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov. Inquiries should include "36C26226Q0608, Linen Textile Carts" in the subject line.